Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge. Photo: X | MCA Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge. Photo: X | MCA Young Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedgemwplay888, who was picked by Punjab Kings in the IPL mega auction, is eager to carry forward his chemistry with skipper Shreyas Iyer as he gears up for his maiden IPL season. (More Cricket News)
The 22-year-old has already shown his finishing prowess in domestic cricket, playing a crucial role in Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph under Iyer’s captaincy.
slotzoIn the final, he smashed an unbeaten 36 off just 15 balls and also contributed with the ball, taking 1/32, earning the Player of the Match award in their five-wicket win over Madhya Pradesh.
Shedge, who made his senior Mumbai debut this season, believes Iyer’s presence will help him settle in quickly at Punjab Kings.
"If you track the record of Punjab Kings over the past few years, they always invest in new talent, and they scout the domestic circuit closely," he stated in a release.
"I am really excited to be a part of the franchise. Shreyas bhaiya being the Captain makes it easier because he is a familiar face."
“The final was really intense; the Chinese were breathing down our necks throughout the game and made it really difficult for us to create a clear goal scoring chance,” Harmanpreet said in a Hockey India release.
On Tuesday, deep inside Chinese Mongolia, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue did just about enough to beat a spirited Chinese side. The occasion: the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
He is particularly excited about working under legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting.
"Ricky Ponting is a legend. He is beyond words. After retirement, he gave back to cricket and has been constantly involved with the community.
"He has been a part of IPL for many years -- so he knows the ins and outs. Aussies are known for their fearless attitude and that's what he personifies. We are hopeful that under his guidance, we will lift the trophy this year,"
Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.
On the second day of the IPL mega auction, the all-rounder was on a bus to the team hotel after a training session when he began streaming the auctions on his phone.
"I saw Musheer Khan's name and knew I would be coming up shortly. Punjab Kings bought him, so I was really excited," he said.
"I was just about to call him, but my name appeared, so I stopped. Punjab Kings raised the paddle, and we all celebrated on the bus. The first call I received was from Musheer, as we both will play for the same team."
After a call with his parents, Shedge was congratulated by his Mumbai teammates, including Iyer, at the dining tablemwplay888, and he was dubbed 'Punjab da Munda' by his Mumbai teammates.